Focus
The Center for Hereditary Retinal Degenerations is a clinical facility that provides diagnostic evaluation and clinical consultation for patients with inherited forms of retinal degenerative diseases and performs research to better understand the basis and progression of these conditions.
At the Center for Hereditary Retinal Degenerations, a team of clinicians, scientists, and vision specialists perform psychophysical tests (like color vision, perimetry, dark adaptation, full-field stimulus testing), imaging tests (like OCT, autofluorescence imaging), and electrophysiological tests (like ERG and EOG) on patients in order to diagnose and monitor the progression of the retinal diseases.
The ultimate goal is to provide treatment for these incurable disorders. At our Center for Hereditary Retinal Degenerations, there are currently ongoing and upcoming early-phase clinical trials that test the safety and efficacy of potential therapies in patients who have these diseases.
Please visit the Center for Hereditary Retinal Degenerations' website at this link.
Contact
Phone: 215-662-9981
Fax: 215-662-9388
Email: chrd@uphs.upenn.edu